Cost of Living Calculator - Marin City, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 31.3% cheaper than Marin City, California.

You would need a salary of $68,659 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Marin City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Marin City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Columbia
than in Marin City, California
Marin City, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Marin City, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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